1956 Lancia Aurelia vs. 1980 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1980 Lotus Eclat is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Aurelia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Aurelia would be higher. At 2,451 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Aurelia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (115 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Aurelia weights approximately 111 kg more than 1980 Lotus Eclat.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lotus Eclat (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Aurelia. (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Eclat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Aurelia.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Lancia Aurelia | 1980 Lotus Eclat | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Aurelia | Eclat |
Year Released | 1956 | 1980 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2174 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1104 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2490 mm |